New Roundabout Planned on Fairview Drive in Owensboro
Construction Scheduled to Begin March 1st
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (February 19, 2026) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to begin construction of a roundabout at the intersection of KY 298 (Old Hartford Road), KY 3143 (Fairview Drive) and Foors Lane in Owensboro on March 1, 2026.
The project is designed to alleviate congestion in the vicinity and improve traffic flow through this busy corridor.
Construction will progress through multiple stages, beginning with Phase One on March 1. During this phase, motorists should expect occasional narrowed lanes and flaggers at or near the intersection. Some nighttime lane closures are possible. During the second phase of construction, Foors Lane to the south will be blocked, and the intersection will operate as a 3-way stop. During the third phase of construction, Foors Lane will be reopened, and motorists should be alert for changing traffic patterns as construction progresses towards completion.
Roundabouts are a nationally-proven safety countermeasure that provides a 37% reduction in crashes and up to 90% reduction in fatalities by reducing conflict points and the risk of right-angle crashes — what people often call "t-bones".
The project is expected to be completed by mid-November.
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